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Rebuilding the Dream

November 6, 2022November 13, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 116

Mr. Contractor has been making steady progress on our construction. He has been moving dirt from areas that will someday contain a garage but will be parking and “toy” storage until that happens. For now, though, it’s our dirt source. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunOur dirt source. Peeking in the downstairs window opening, we could see … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 116

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 115

First Reader and I drove up to check the progress on the house yesterday. Our contractor buried the drainage on the north and east sides of the basement and was moving dirt when we arrived. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunMr. Contactor moving dirt. Two loads of squeegee were delivered Saturday morning, which was good, even though … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 115

October 30, 2022October 29, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 114

The “squeegee” delivery turned into a bust on Thursday. The company I talked to could sell us the material but would not authorize their trucks to drive it up our mountain. Their excuse was that the road was not well maintained enough to put wear and tear on their equipment. I kept my comments to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 114

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 112

Step by step, our new home is taking shape. Our contractor has added dirt to the base of the yet-to-be basement ahead of the slab pour. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunCleaning and leveling the base layer. But, before the foundation can be poured, drainage will need to be added around the outside of the newly cured … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 112

October 20, 2022October 19, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 111

It has been 732 days (two years and two days) since we lost our home to wildfire. I had a vivid dream in the early morning of October 18, 2020. I dreamt I was walking through our house, and flames consumed everything. I felt no heat nor heard the roar of the flames, but I … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 111

October 16, 2022October 15, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 110

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the beginning of this journey. On October 18, 2020, First Reader and I were given two hours to pack what we could fit in four vehicles and get off the mountain. Family members drove up to help us pack and get all of our cars out of harm’s way. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 110

October 13, 2022October 12, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 109

Nothing is happening at the property as we wait for the concrete to cure. Some forms have been removed, and the walls look almost dry where they’re exposed. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe north end of the basement. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe south end of the basement. I didn’t have a measuring tape, but I estimate … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 109

October 9, 2022October 8, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 108

Friday, our subcontractor poured the basement walls. The weather was not optimal, but they got the job done. I arrived just ahead of the boom used to direct the concrete stream into the forms. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe concrete boom setting into place. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe boom at work. The crew waited at least … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 108

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 107

The subcontractor has been working diligently to get the forms in place before they pour concrete tomorrow. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe forms for the basement. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe subcontractor and his crew working diligently. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, looking north. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 107

October 2, 2022October 1, 2022 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 106

A lot can happen in a few days. The first round of cement has been poured, and the frost wall is in. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe frost wall on Wednesday. The forms for the basement went up at the end of the week. They are ready for the next stage — pouring the cement. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 106

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